Government House announced the two candidates after nominations closed 4pm this afternoon.
Mr Abana, MP for Fataleka in Malaita, was nominated by the Heritage Park Hotel camp. He is the leader of the Solomon Islands Democratic Party which won the highest number of seats in the August 4 national elections.
Mr Philip, MP for Rendova Tetepare and leader of the Reform and Democratic Party of Solomon Islands, was nominated by the Honiara Hotel camp.
Government House says those are the only two nominations received at the close of nominations.
Governor General Sir Frank Kabui will conduct the election at Parliament House starting at 9am.
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